How strict are gun laws in Indonesia?
Restrictive
Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Indonesia is one of 87 countries classified “Restrictive” for civilian gun ownership — 43% of the 202 with data. (Also searched as firearm laws.)
Source
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Malaysia
- Restrictive Malaysia operates a may-issue system for firearms and carrying, with personal protection accepted as a reason.
- Brunei
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Singapore
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
- Timor-Leste
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Cambodia
- Highly restrictive / banned Civilians cannot obtain handguns.
- Philippines
- Restrictive Handguns are licensed only at the authorities' discretion, or only to club members or existing owners.
Other laws in Indonesia
- Death Penalty
- Retained / in use
- Military Conscription
- No conscription
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